Chris Danks – CyberHostProhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com
UK Website Hosting and VPS Cloud HostingWed, 16 Aug 2017 10:11:17 +0000en-GBhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.1Why You Need to Re-Evaluate Your Web Hosting Needs this Summerhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/business-hosting/re-evaluate-web-hosting-needs-summer/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/business-hosting/re-evaluate-web-hosting-needs-summer/#respondMon, 07 Aug 2017 08:00:17 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8267Many people will alter, update and rebrand their website from time to time. Web hosting, on the other hand, is an aspect of a site that isn’t re-evaluated enough, or at all in some cases. Summertime is an exciting time for any website owner or blogger. Seasonal content, outreach campaigns, or designing your site with...

]]>Many people will alter, update and rebrand their website from time to time. Web hosting, on the other hand, is an aspect of a site that isn’t re-evaluated enough, or at all in some cases.

Summertime is an exciting time for any website owner or blogger. Seasonal content, outreach campaigns, or designing your site with bright colours of summer are all ways to embrace the season. While these options are great, the most important mid-year site evaluation you should be focusing on is how it performs technically — and your website hosting plays a vital role in allowing it to do so.

Here are a few reasons why you may need to re-evaluate your web hosting service this summer.

Your Website is Taking Too Long to Load

In an age where technology is smarter, more advanced, looks better and is much faster compared to its predecessors, the modern consumer doesn’t tolerate slow technology. For example, if your website takes longer than one or two seconds to load, you have already lost half the battle. The user will automatically assume the remaining time they spend on your site will be just as slow and an all-round nightmare to navigate — which, for businesses, will affect your bottom line considerably.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we provide nothing but the best in regards to service and the latest technologies. If your current web hosting provider is falling short and providing a service that has made your site slow, we have ways to speed things up and get you back on track. Not only will this make your site more user-friendly and easier to navigate; it’ll also lower your bounce rate (how long it takes people to leave a site).

Bad Web Hosting = Poor-Quality Cyber Security

A lot of time, effort and creativity go into designing and maintaining a successful website. To have all of this undone by a cyber security breach is infuriating, to say the least. Poor cyber security is a textbook sign of a bad web host and a red flag you should take notice of. This type of host may not have the sufficient tech to provide a safe server environment or employ negligent hosting practices that ultimately put your website in danger.

Our website hosting plans all come equipped with anti-spam and anti-virus software, as well as daily backups. The combination is a one-two punch of defence at its finest. Not only do our customers get the benefits of the more advanced hardware, but they can have the peace of mind knowing that their site is safe, too. In the case of any issues, there will always be backups to save the day.

Customer Service is Inefficient or Inconvenient

If your site is having unexpected issues such as downtime or poor performance, it’s the job of your web hosting provider to establish what the issue is and get it fixed. If your current provider isn’t doing so quickly and efficiently, then it’s time for a change. Failing to do so could see you losing valuable custom, and continue paying for a service that’s really not worth it.

A web hosting company — like many others in the digital age — is based online, meaning that the origin of the business can be anywhere in the world. This can troublesome at times due to different time zones, especially if a company only uses email as a form of communication.

Here at CHP, we have email and live chat functions that allow our customers to contact us in whatever way suits them best, cutting down response times to a minimum. While British-based site owners obviously benefit from a UK provider and services (UK VPS, UK dedicated servers, etc.), we also maintain and satisfy clients from all over the world with an outstanding level of customer service.

If you’re concerned about your current level of cyber security, we can have a security report of your website completed in 48 hours. In the report, we will include what your next steps should be to make your site safer. All you have to do is fill in a contact form.

Are you considering a change of web hosting provider for any of the reasons mentioned above? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Cyber Host Pro to see what we can do for you. Visit our contact page or use the live chat tool on our website today.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/business-hosting/re-evaluate-web-hosting-needs-summer/feed/04 Key Reasons to Join a Web Hosting Affiliate Schemehttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/web-hosting-affiliate-scheme/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/web-hosting-affiliate-scheme/#respondWed, 05 Jul 2017 23:00:25 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8261If you’re a website owner or blogger looking to make some extra money from your site, a web hosting affiliate scheme is an ideal way of doing so. Interested in signing up? Here are a few of the benefits of doing so. Here at Cyber Host Pro, we have an affiliate scheme that provides website...

]]>If you’re a website owner or blogger looking to make some extra money from your site, a web hosting affiliate scheme is an ideal way of doing so. Interested in signing up? Here are a few of the benefits of doing so.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we have an affiliate scheme that provides website owners with an easy way to profit from their site. Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive banners and textual links to add to your site. Every time someone uses one of your links to purchase web hosting services, you’ll receive a whopping 25% of the sale. Still unsure whether it’s something you’d be interested in? Here are four reasons why it’s a worthwhile move for your brand.

1. Web Hosting Affiliate Schemes Make You Money

First and foremost, the most essential and obvious reason to join a web hosting affiliate scheme is that it will make you money. Whether you already earn money via eCommerce or a blog, becoming an affiliate is an ideal way to increase your income with ease. The reasons below will demonstrate why it’s a great idea for website owners, but it all boils down to the extra profit you stand to make.

2. There’s Minimal Effort Involved

There are a variety of different ways to make money from a website, with most modern sites utilising the likes of eCommerce, sponsored hosting and reseller hosting packages. The difference between these examples and a web hosting affiliate scheme is that the latter requires minimal effort. Beyond the initial sign-up and adding banners or links to your site, the scheme will continue its work in the background, without you having to assist it.

Alongside the financial incentive, the lack of time and dedication needed on your part is definitely one of the key selling points of an affiliate scheme. This means that you will be able to make money without it being a distraction from your busy schedule.

3. Lots of People Need Website Hosting

There are currently over a billion websites online and that number continues to rise every day. Small Businesses, large organisations and bloggers are just a few of the people that own websites — and all of them require web hosting services to host and maintain successful sites. With such a large number of individuals in need of this service, it means that every website visitor you have is a potential customer.

Whether they own a company or have a blog, by clicking on the link and continuing to purchase website hosting, you’ll benefit in the form of payment. At Cyber Host Pro, we have a broad range of hosting services (VPS hosting, dedicated servers, cloud hosting), so there’s a service to suit everyone.

4. It’s An Additional Way of Grasping Your Audience

The design and features of your site (such as widgets) play a significant role in how engaged people will be and how long they spend browsing your website. An advert for web hosting services is definitely something that people will take note of and lead to them devote more time on your site. The longer they spend on your website increases the likelihood of them browsing other vital aspects, such as products and blog content.

As your site continues to grow in popularity and the volume of visitors and traffic increase, a web hosting affiliate scheme has the potential to be even more beneficial. If you already have a lot of visitors and are about to sign up to the affiliate scheme, it’s a smart move to make them aware of it with a blog post or promotion on your social media channels.

If you want to increase the money you make from your site and like the sound of our affiliate scheme, or would like some information about the other incredible website hosting services Cyber Host Pro provides, get in touch via our contact page.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/web-hosting-affiliate-scheme/feed/0Why Reseller Hosting is One of the Easiest Ways to Make Money Onlinehttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/reseller-hosting/reseller-hosting-make-money-online/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/reseller-hosting/reseller-hosting-make-money-online/#respondMon, 05 Jun 2017 10:43:02 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8232In the modern era, a website has many different purposes. Whether or not it’s been created for business purposes, reseller hosting is a way in which website owners can make money from their site with minimal effort. The internet and other forms of modern technology have given us an abundance of ways to easily communicate...

]]>In the modern era, a website has many different purposes. Whether or not it’s been created for business purposes, reseller hosting is a way in which website owners can make money from their site with minimal effort.

There are a fair few different ways to make money from a website, eCommerce being the most obvious. Reseller hosting packages are undoubtedly one of the easiest ways to make money online — and here are a few reasons why.

No In-depth Technical Knowledge Required

Despite being a blogger or business owner with a site, you may not have an abundance of technical web-based knowledge. If this was an issue that has made you hesitant about buying a reseller hosting package previously, you’ll be delighted to hear that doing so is simple. If you already have a website or blog, then reseller hosting will be easy to get your head around.

In its simplest form, reseller hosting is a way to start your own online business. You would become the middle-man between Cyber Host Pro and what will now be your own customers. Our job is to provide high-quality web hosting services. Yours is to simply be a sales wunderkind.

Reseller Hosting Company Handles the Maintenance

As the owner of a new found business venture, you’ll want to keep your customers happy. Your product is web hosting and providing a high-quality, efficient service will be essential to maintain a loyal customer base.

Because it’s a service that Cyber Host Pro provide, not you, it’s our responsibility to make sure that your customers’ reseller hosting service is working efficiently. Meaning that even if your website hosting knowledge or skills aren’t advanced, you’ll have no worries about customers losing faith in your business.

Minimal Startup Cost

In the early days of any business opportunity (no matter how small), one of the most vital concerns will always be expenses. The startup cost of reseller hosting is minimal, making it a viable income for a broad range of people. Whether you’re a business site looking for an extra source of funds, or a blogger taking your first steps into the world of profitable blogging, reseller hosting is an easy way to achieve your goals.

At Cyber Host Pro, we have a number of different reseller hosting plans, meaning you can start on a lower plan and upgrade whenever your income permits it. As your reseller hosting business continues to grow, aspects such as disk space will need to grow with it. But not to worry: our range of plans allows you to upgrade by as little or as much as you want in regards to resources and price.

The digital age is very much the era of the small business. The Internet and everything that’s come with it has provided unlimited avenues for creativity and ways to make money. Take reseller hosting, for example; purchasing one of our plans can turn you into a small business owner overnight. Your level of success depends on how much time and effort you’re willing to put into your new business venture. Start-up costs are minimal and our web hosting experts will handle technical maintenance, leaving you with the job of developing and marketing your company.

If you’re interested in starting your own reseller hosting business, or would like more information about any of the other web hosting services Cyber Host Pro provides, get in touch via our contact page.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/reseller-hosting/reseller-hosting-make-money-online/feed/04 Security Aspects to Consider When Choosing a Web Hosting Providerhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/web-hosting/security-aspects-consider-web-hosting-provider/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/web-hosting/security-aspects-consider-web-hosting-provider/#respondTue, 02 May 2017 23:00:59 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8226If you’ve stumbled upon this blog post, you will already be aware of what website hosting is. If you’re currently looking for the right web hosting provider for your site, there are a few cyber security aspects to consider. Just like any other industry these days, web hosting is in no way monopolised by one...

]]>If you’ve stumbled upon this blog post, you will already be aware of what website hosting is. If you’re currently looking for the right web hosting provider for your site, there are a few cyber security aspects to consider.

Just like any other industry these days, web hosting is in no way monopolised by one or a small number of companies. The abundance of different options out there makes it seriously confusing, especially if you’re not entirely sure what you’re looking for. These days, cyber security is something that every website owner should be concerned about, so when you choose a web hosting company, it’s important to see what they can do for you in regards to security.

If you’re not sure what aspects of security you should be looking into or what features a website hosting company should be providing, here are a few simple tips to get you started.

1. Ask About Security Features

You won’t know the answer to a question unless you ask it in the first place, especially if you can’t find the necessary information on a company’s website. No matter the purpose of your site, it’s vital to have the peace of mind knowing that your web hosting provider is capable of keeping things secure.

Whether you’re concerned about keeping your website data safe or protecting the private information of your loyal customers, cyber security is a vital aspect of a successful web presence. Here at Cyber Host Pro, we take security very seriously and do our very best to provide a service of the highest quality to make sure your site is in safe hands. You can also check out our knowledge base if you have any queries.

2. Backup Capabilities

If your website is experiencing downtime or you’ve lost data, your primary concern shouldn’t be how it happened (you can get to that later) but if you have backed up your website data. Without backups, you’ll have to start from scratch, which is not only time-consuming but can also have a serious impact on your ability to make money.

No matter if your site is used for blogging purposes, a creative platform for your career, or a fully-fledged successful eCommerce store, losing it all without the ability to recover would be stressful, to say the least. As an online-based company, we are very much aware of how important backups are for the security and longevity of a website. That’s why all of our hosting plans contain daily backups.

3. Where Are They Based?

Thanks to the internet, geography doesn’t hinder our ability to work efficiently, buy products, or do business with people all over the world in the digital era. The same can be said for choosing a web hosting company. If you’re a UK-based business, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need VPS UK (virtual private server) or UK dedicated servers, but there are a few reasons why it can be advantageous.

First, if you’re primarily targeting UK customers and these are the majority of your site’s visitors, UK hosting will be best as it will allow you site to load quicker. But in regards to security, UK-based hosting will be ideal because you’ll be in the same time zone, meaning you’ll be able to get issues handled quickly; no waiting for your hosting company to be awake.

4. Customer Support

When it comes to tech-based products and services such as website hosting, much of the concern will be about the quality of the hardware and technology involved. But it’s also vital to remember that actual people run a company. They’ll be who you’ll turn to in times of need. The quality of customer service you receive should always be a deciding factor when choosing a web hosting provider.

So what does customer support have to do with security? Everything! It’s one thing to have a capable web hosting company maintaining your site, but knowing they’re available at any time gives you great confidence in your ability to keep it secure. At Cyber Host Pro, we can be contacted by email, but also via live chat if you have any pressing concerns that require urgent attention.

It’s safe to say that, much like other technology sectors, there’s a fair few web hosting companies to choose from. It’s vital that you do an ample amount of research to decide exactly what you need to maintain your site, so you’re not drawn in by dirt cheap prices for dodgy services.

Take everything we mentioned above into account, but if you are struggling to find what you want or need advice, our team will be more than happy to help.

If you’re in need of high-quality web hosting services and want to know more about the plans we have available, don’t hesitate to contact us via our contact page. Cyber Host Pro has an expert, knowledgeable team and advanced hardware to suit all of your hosting needs.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/web-hosting/security-aspects-consider-web-hosting-provider/feed/0Stuck For Blog Ideas? Let The Walking Dead Help You Outhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/infographic/walking-dead-blog-inspiration/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/infographic/walking-dead-blog-inspiration/#respondTue, 25 Apr 2017 06:50:50 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8214Blogs are incredibly versatile. They can help launch the careers of travel writers, foodies, fashionistas and creative types from just about any industry on the planet. A blog could boost the online presence of your startup business like nothing else, too. But if you’re stuck for inspiration, you can find yourself neglecting your blog. We’ve...

]]>Blogs are incredibly versatile. They can help launch the careers of travel writers, foodies, fashionistas and creative types from just about any industry on the planet. A blog could boost the online presence of your startup business like nothing else, too.

But if you’re stuck for inspiration, you can find yourself neglecting your blog. We’ve all been there: you don’t post for a week, then two. Before you know it, the apocalypse has hit and you don’t have a WiFi connection anymore. Fear not, because the web hosting experts at Cyber Host Pro are here with some blogging inspiration — and some tips from the stars of The Walking Dead.

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How Do I Find Blog Topics?

Your blog — whether it’s a standalone website or part of your business’ website — should be a place to share your expertise. If you’re a photography expert, your readers will look to you for tips, tricks and reviews of the latest camera gear. This is the first way of generating blog topics: answer questions that your visitors may have.

Another way to keep your blog up to date is to look at what’s trending in the news. Let’s say the media is going crazy for a celebrity’s new haircut. Your beauty salon could write a blog post on recreating that look at home, using photographs and a step-by-step tutorial. Scroll through a few pages of news sites and you’re bound to find something relevant to your blog.

If you’re really struggling for topic ideas, take a look at your competitors. Browsing their blog shouldn’t be your only port of call, but it can be helpful for getting inspiration. If you see a post that isn’t up to scratch, use your expertise to write a better version. If your blog is more detailed and helpful than your competitor’s, it’s likely that you’ll acquire more leads as a result. Longer blog posts perform better in search engine results, meaning that your website’s organic traffic will increase.

Web users are moving towards more specific search terms, which is great news for your blog. It’s hard to rank on the first page of Google for “blogging tips”, but it’s a lot easier to rank for “how to come up with travel blog topics”. Your blog posts should take advantage of the need for answers in a world filled with questions. An online tool called Answer the Public can help if you want to pursue this approach.

Case Study: Rick Grimes’ Leadership Blog

The Walking Dead has taken the world by storm. Just when we thought we were tired of zombies on TV, along it comes and captures our hearts. For a bit of blogging inspiration, let’s look at how its main character, Rick Grimes, would approach his very own blog.

Rick knows a lot about leadership. He has guided a small group through seven seasons with only a few casualties (well, maybe more than a few.) That means he’s well-placed to share tips on leadership. Just off the top of his head, he comes up with the titles “5 Aggressive Leadership Tactics That Really Work” and “How To Follow Through With Ambitious Threats”.

But now, he’s stuck. His blog won’t last long if he can’t keep the content coming. The next step is to look through the latest news. Sadly, the zombie apocalypse has wiped out the mainstream media, but he hears on the grapevine that a big storm is coming in that will affect most of the country. Being quick to react, he pens a blog entitled “Keeping Your Group Safe in Stormy Conditions”. Perfect.

Rick’s blog works because he uses his personal experience and individuality to connect with his readers. For bloggers, it’s vital that you relate to people on a human level. Authenticity is rated highly these days, so robotic blog posts are a no-no. For businesses, a strong brand voice ensures that your blog remains consistent, regardless of who writes the posts.

Take Your Blog to the Next Level with Web Hosting

Slow loading speeds will kill your blog. 40% of web users abandon a website that takes longer than three seconds to load, so choosing the right website hosting package should be a priority. If readers don’t stick around long enough to read your content, it doesn’t matter how good it is. Cyber Host Pro’s website hosting will keep loading speed to a minimum and prevent your blog from going offline unexpectedly.

Great content is just one aspect of creating a successful blog. For quick and reliable web hosting, and the best reseller hosting packages in the UK, contact Cyber Host Pro today. Whether you’re new to blogging or a seasoned professional, our UK dedicated servers will serve you well.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/infographic/walking-dead-blog-inspiration/feed/0Website Spring Cleaning: 4 Signs that You Need to Switch Web Hosting Providershttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/4-signs-need-switch-web-hosting-providers/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/4-signs-need-switch-web-hosting-providers/#respondTue, 04 Apr 2017 10:22:46 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8150From time to time you may feel the need to give your website a lease of new life. Most will do this with a new design or additional content, but changing your website hosting can provide a lot of benefits across the board. There is a broad range of variables to consider when creating a...

]]>From time to time you may feel the need to give your website a lease of new life. Most will do this with a new design or additional content, but changing your website hosting can provide a lot of benefits across the board.

There is a broad range of variables to consider when creating a ‘good website’. The design is, of course, a vital aspect, which is why you will have undoubtedly spent hours upon hours searching for the perfect theme. Web copy and content are both equally as important because the most fantastic design in the world is useless without the words to back it up.

Then there’s web hosting, a service many people would think is just a case of renting some web space for your site. In reality, website hosting is much, much more, and the benefits that it provides behind the scenes are essential to the success of any site. If your site isn’t currently up to scratch and showing these signs, then it may be time to switch to a more capable web hosting provider.

1. Value for Money

Whether it’s for business purposes, blogging, or just a creative platform for a hobby, a website is a venture that you invest time and funds into. That means that getting your money’s worth is essential.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we work with a broad range of website owners, all of whom have different technical needs and varying budgets. We fully understand the importance of a business’s budget and getting value for money. This is why we offer a range of different web hosting packages to not only give our customers as much as possible in regard to services but also to make sure that they aren’t forced to overspend for a service that they have no need for.

While it’s essential to stay in the parameters of your budget, buying cheap can end up costing you in the long run. A poor-quality hosting service could lead to technical problems and, if your site experiences downtime, as a business it could also cost you money.

2. Resources of Your Web Hosting Package

Every website is different, with a variety of technical needs that require the right hosting package. For example, if you run a blog that you update a few times a month, you will need a lot less in the way of resources than that of an eCommerce site. Finding the right package to suit your site’s needs is essential for the short-term day-to-day duties, as well as long-term expansion.

If your current hosting plan is causing you problems, then it may be time to upgrade to a package that gives you more in regard to disk space allowance and bandwidth. For your site to fully flourish and make headway it needs to have the capability to do so, which in this case is a high-quality web hosting service. Check out our hosting packages to see what we can do for you.

3. Poor Customer Service

While it may not be in the realms of all things “technical”, the quality of customer services provided by your web hosting provider can have a huge effect on the progress of your site. If you run into any issues that require immediate assistance, or if your site goes down unexpectedly, you need quick and efficient customer service to get things up and running again.

At Cyber Host Pro we have a team of well-trained, knowledgeable hosting experts that are available to help you with any issues you’re having with your site. We understand the importance of a website, especially in the digital era, and having a website that’s down can have a heavy impact on a company’s ability to make money.

Without any anti-virus capabilities to defend your site, you’re leaving yourself wide-open to attack. Compare it to an office or shop: you wouldn’t leave the front door unlocked and open overnight, would you? Another thing you’ll need in place are automated backups (usually daily), so if for some reason an issue occurs — security or otherwise — you’ll be able to recover lost data.

As a web-based company, we fully understand the importance of cyber-security. Our packages include email antivirus and email spam filters, as well as daily backups, to protect you from any attacks or technical issues.

It would be fair to say that a lot of people assume that web hosting has one task: to provide you with the space to create. In truth, it does a lot more. The speed, security, user-friendliness, and the ability to stay online are all thanks to website hosting. If you feel that your current service is lacking and you need a change, then now’s the time to switch.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we have a variety of web hosting packages, each providing high-quality resources to suit the varied needs of website owners. If you’re interested in a particular package for your site or want some more information, then don’t hesitate to get in touch via our contact page.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/4-signs-need-switch-web-hosting-providers/feed/0Startup Tips: Website Hosting & 4 Other Things You Shouldn’t Neglecthttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/startup-tips-website-hosting-4-things-shouldnt-neglect/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/startup-tips-website-hosting-4-things-shouldnt-neglect/#respondSun, 26 Mar 2017 23:00:43 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8146Being your own boss is great. You decide your own hours, you get to choose a company dress code and you get the satisfaction of creating something from the ground up. Admittedly, it’s not all plain sailing, but there are a whole host of reasons to start a new business. If you’re reading this, it’s...

]]>Being your own boss is great. You decide your own hours, you get to choose a company dress code and you get the satisfaction of creating something from the ground up. Admittedly, it’s not all plain sailing, but there are a whole host of reasons to start a new business.

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you have a business idea in mind. Perhaps you’ve found a gap in the market or are thinking of starting a Windows reseller hosting business. Whatever your idea, there are a few valuable tips that we’ve picked up over the years that could help. Take a look at Cyber Host Pro’s five top tips for startup businesses in 2017.

1. Website Hosting

Web users don’t want to wait around. A study found that 47% of consumers expect a web page to load in two seconds or less. If your website takes three seconds to load, expect 40% of people to abandon. Most startups can’t afford to lose just under half of their customers, so get the best web hosting you can afford. With quality website hosting services, your customers won’t be left waiting.

Better website hosting can have a direct impact on your business’ revenue, so this is not an area you should be looking to cut corners. A custom domain name and quick loading speeds will give your startup a professional image. Our UK VPS hosting services are popular among small businesses because they provide quick, reliable hosting in a cost-effective package.

If you opt for free hosting, there are a number of potentially harmful side effects. Firstly, your website could experience downtime if the servers are insufficient, meaning customers won’t be able to buy from you during that time. Free hosting also means that customer support is likely to be an afterthought for the hosting company: if you’re not paying, you’re probably not a priority customer.

Website hosting services from Cyber Host Pro are quick, reliable and all come with 24/7 customer support. Our business is helping your business to grow, so you’re in safe hands with our hosting packages.

2. Don’t Forget the Legal Stuff

We’d all love to start a business and forget about the admin side of things but, sadly, that’s impossible. Before you start trading, you should set up with Companies House and register for self-assessment to make sure you pay the right amount of tax. There are a number of governmental schemes that can help you with this side of things, so contact your local authority for more advice.

One of the main concerns for startups is money. Find yourself an accountant that will guide you through the process of recording your income and paying the right amount of tax. It might sound like an expensive option, but a good accountant could save you money in the long run.

3. Craft an Online Presence

Whether you operate on the high street or on the web, an online presence is essential. More people are accessing the internet than ever before, so this is a great way of attracting customers. Your website should be attractive and its message should be clear. Include a call to action on every page that will take your visitors one step closer to making a purchase. That could be as simple as “Call today to find out more” or a more enticing “20% off when you order today”.

We also recommend including a blog section on your website. Regular posting is great for search engine optimisation and it gives you a chance to show off your expertise. Great blog content will attract visitors, all of whom are potential customers. It also gives you material to post on your social media channels, which is another vital cog in the startup machine.

4. The Importance of Networking

Running a successful small business means having a wealth of contacts. You should never underestimate the power of networking; while many of us find these events awkward, they are invaluable for growing your business. Attend anything and everything you find: business lunches, evening talks and even chats relating to other industries. Building a diverse range of contacts means that your list of opportunities will be huge. Use websites like Find Networking Events to browse local meetups and grow your address book.

5. Know Your Competition

As a startup, it’s not just other small businesses that you need to keep an eye on. Competing with chain stores is a challenge, but it’s a battle you can win. Focus on what makes your business unique, whether that is expert advice or a personal tone of voice. It’s likely that you won’t be able to compete with chains on price, so focus on other areas to bring in the customers. One in five people shops with independent retailers more than they did a year ago, showing that demand for boutique cafes and clothes shops is growing.

For businesses that only operate online, your competition is likely to be greater. This means you need to find new ways of making sales, including search engine optimisation (SEO). Getting your website to the top of Google gives you a greater chance of making sales, so it’s worth investing time and effort into SEO. One factor that affects page rankings is loading speed, so using reliable website hosting services is essential.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/startup-tips-website-hosting-4-things-shouldnt-neglect/feed/0Essential Tips to Get Your Business Website Off the Groundhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/tips-business-website-off-ground/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/tips-business-website-off-ground/#respondMon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:32 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8115It doesn’t take a marketing genius to recognise the importance of a company website in the digital era. So as a business owner, you will undoubtedly want to have a site live as soon as possible. Taking the right steps to ensure you do this as efficiently and productively as possible is vital. There are...

]]>It doesn’t take a marketing genius to recognise the importance of a company website in the digital era. So as a business owner, you will undoubtedly want to have a site live as soon as possible. Taking the right steps to ensure you do this as efficiently and productively as possible is vital.

There are a lot of different cogs moving in the well-oiled machine that is your business, but one particular cog that you’ll come up short without is a website. The process of getting your website live (designing the site and purchasing web hosting), although it’s a very important step, is just the beginning. Here are a few tips to not only get your site off the ground but to hit the ground running when you do.

Purchase a Suitable Web Hosting Plan

Before your business’ website can take your chosen market by storm, you’ll first need to get it online. To do so, you’ll need to purchase web hosting. Every business is different and therefore will have varied needs and requirements. This is something that Cyber Host Pro is very much aware of, so we provide a range of web hosting services to make sure you have exactly what you need.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we have a few different web hosting plans (Budget Plan, Home, Business, Business Pro). The varied qualities and prices of these plans allow you to establish your needs and purchase a plan accordingly. If you’re unsure which would suit you best, don’t hesitate to contact us; one of our team would be more than happy to help.

Work to Improve Your SEO

“Build it and they will come” is, unfortunately, a statement that probably won’t apply to your business’ website. If you want high volumes of traffic over a consistent period, then you’re going to have to put in the work to get it.

Search engine optimisation (SEO) will be a term that you may have heard already and is something that’s worth knowing a thing or two about. Put simply, it’s how well your website ranks on search engines. Sound SEO practices will help you achieve a better SEO ranking and become a more authoritative domain.

A great way to improve your site’s SEO is to write a company blog. Not only does this give your site some high-quality content that’s relevant to your chosen market, but it gives you a channel for which you can speak directly to your customers and demonstrate some personality. Search engines love websites that are regularly updated with quality content; a characteristic of any good blog.

Poor-quality web hosting can have adverse effects on your site’s SEO, as it causes slow loading times (which will affect your bounce rate). There’s also the potential for lengthy periods of downtime, which is bad for SEO, but more importantly, it’s bad for business. At Cyber Host Pro, we not only use the most up-to-date hardware and high-quality servers for an unrivalled service, but our team of experienced and knowledgeable hosting experts will be able to assist you if any issues should occur.

Social Media is Your Best Friend

A huge part of business success is a company’s ability to market itself to its target audience. Fortunately, due to the continual evolution of modern technology, businesses have an abundance of resources at their disposal to do so. In regards to marketing, the most useful resource, by far, is social media.

Getting your website off the ground is an exciting time for any business. The internet has completely revolutionised pretty much every industry you can think of and taking your business online will unlock an abundance of potential. It’s for this reason that it’s so important to make sure your website is the best it possibly can be in regards to quality and design, taking the right steps to market it efficiently for maximum exposure.

If you’re interested in any of the website hosting services we offer or want to know more about how we can help you get your website up and running, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Cyber Host Pro via our contact page.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/tips-business-website-off-ground/feed/05 Reasons Why a Website is Vital for Startup Successhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/reasons-website-startup-success/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/reasons-website-startup-success/#respondMon, 06 Mar 2017 00:00:43 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8112While small businesses are continuing to conduct an all-out assault on the modern market, startups are glimpses into the future of business via new products, services and ideas. To be successful you’ll need a website, and to do so you’ll need website hosting. The term “startup” is relatively new and is used to describe a...

]]>While small businesses are continuing to conduct an all-out assault on the modern market, startups are glimpses into the future of business via new products, services and ideas. To be successful you’ll need a website, and to do so you’ll need website hosting.

The term “startup” is relatively new and is used to describe a company (or an idea, at least) that’s taking baby steps and looking to establish itself amidst a suitable industry. The digital era and all the technological advances that it has produced has made business and the inventing process more accessible to just about everyone.

Not convinced? Here are five reasons why web hosting is an essential part of creating a successful website for a startup.

1. Minimal Cost With Unlimited Potential

As a business owner or soon-to-be business owner, your primary concern will pretty much always be money; whether it’s the cost of maintaining your current momentum, saving for the future, or the cost of a new venture. As you’ll probably know, a website is a business essential these days, but fortunately for you, it won’t burn a hole in your pocket.

A website can cost as little or as much as you want it to, depending on your requirements as a business and how much you’re willing to spend. The bare minimum you’ll need is website hosting to provide you with web space and bandwidth, and domain registration to obtain the custom domain of your choice (usually the company or product name).

You can get hold of both for an excellent price and, while it’s always a smart move to find ways of saving money as a business owner, you should never buy cheap in this area. High-quality web hosting can be purchased for an excellent price, so never risk it with poor hosts.

2. Focus on Branding

Branding is in no way a new thing. Companies have established themselves as brands for years; the difference is that in the modern business world, it has become imperative to do so — and to do it well. Startups, small businesses, large organisations, even celebrities are making steps to become and refine a brand image, and a website is the rally-point for your brand’s followers.

Your website is the creative space in which you can speak directly to the target audience of your startup. Its value is immeasurable because of the potential it has to boost your brand awareness. Your site reflects who you are as a brand, so take the time to design and create it accordingly. A sloppy website is a sloppy brand.

Website hosting services not only give you the web space to host and establish your brand, but it allows you the creative freedom to provide your audience with something unique and in keeping with your ideology.

Using a company name is always useful as this is what people will be most likely to search for. And if you’re looking to focus on a particular market such as UK residents, then a .co.uk domain will prove to be beneficial.

3. Your Competitors Will Have Websites

If there’s one point from this post that should stick in your mind the most, it’s this: your competitors will have websites. That alone should give you plenty of motivation to get your own site up and running. Without one, you’re allowing them to dominate the market or niche that you’re attempting to take by storm.

With such a high volume of people spending hours and hours online every day, a website is your best chance of attracting new people to your brand and building a loyal customer base. Your competitor’s website may have a poor design and clunky load-up times, but if they have a site and you don’t, they will always be at least one step ahead.

4. Access to the Online Market

Internet-based retail, or ‘eCommerce’, has completely revolutionised the way people do their shopping, whether it’s everyday items or larger, more expensive purchases. From a customer standpoint, it has made shopping a quick and easy task that can be handled from your armchair, bedroom, or anywhere else that happens to have WiFi.

For business owners, eCommerce has opened up a new door of possibilities and the potential to make a lot of money. If you have a physical product or a service that can be sold online, a website for eCommerce is essential for your company.

Although eCommerce will take up more of your time and effort as it entails a lot more than an average site, it’s also another arrow in your company’s quiver and another reason for customers to choose your brand rather than a competitor.

Cyber Host Pro’s website hosting services are the perfect way to get your eCommerce site up and running, as you’ll have access to the most up-to-date hardware and our outstanding customer service will make sure to take care of any issues you have quickly and efficiently. This will limit the time in which your customers are affected by any technical issues you may have.

5. You Haven’t Got a Website. Really?

Without a website, your target audience will be denied the service that’s offered to them by your competitors, therefore making you seem like a weaker brand. When you consider how little it costs to get a website off the ground and the benefits it will provide you with, not having a site is really bad for business and severely limits your potential.

Cyber Host Pro offers a variety of different web hosting packages, all of which can be scaled to suit your needs and provide you with the best site possible. You should also check out our domain registration service to make sure you reserve your chosen domain name before someone else does.

As a startup owner in the digital world, you will most likely be familiar with modern tech and all things ‘online’. Just think how many different websites you visit on a daily basis, many of which will be for specific products or services, some of which began as startups.To follow in the footsteps of other successful startups before you, it will take a lot of hard work and dedication, but you’ll also need to get on board with the online movement. Doing so will always require a website.

If you’re interested in any of the website hosting services we offer or want to know more about how we can help you get your startup’s website up and running, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Cyber Host Pro via our contact page.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/reasons-website-startup-success/feed/0The Essential Do’s and Don’ts of Reseller Hostinghttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/essential-dos-donts-reseller-hosting/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/essential-dos-donts-reseller-hosting/#respondMon, 13 Feb 2017 00:00:01 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8102In today’s business world, there’s a lot more room for entrepreneurs and small business owners to make waves. A perfect example of an opportunity to do so is reseller website hosting — but in a market that’s ever-more competitive, it’s vital to create something of worth. The internet has completely revolutionised the business world. In...

]]>In today’s business world, there’s a lot more room for entrepreneurs and small business owners to make waves. A perfect example of an opportunity to do so is reseller website hosting — but in a market that’s ever-more competitive, it’s vital to create something of worth.

The internet has completely revolutionised the business world. In order to succeed in the modern market, every company needs a website — and to get that website up and running, you need web hosting. This is why reseller hosting businesses have the potential to be successful.

Cashing in on that potential, however, is no easy feat. Preparation, knowledge and business nuance are essential, so here are a few do’s and don’ts to make sure your reseller hosting business avoids some potholes along its journey and succeeds where others fail.

DO Your Homework

The beginning of a new business venture is an exciting time, so you’ll want to get things up and running with your reseller hosting business as soon as possible. While there’s no doubt that the sooner you’re up and running, the sooner you’ll make money, charging in gung-ho without doing some research is never a smart move.

You don’t have to be a tech genius, but taking some time to learn a little bit about reseller hosting and website hosting in general will prove to be valuable further down the line. Web hosting providers tend to offer a variety of packages. Establishing whether you’ll require Linux or Windows reseller hosting, for example, will help you find something perfectly suited to the needs of a business.

DON’T Buy Cheap

When starting up a business, it’s sensible to save money wherever possible — but there’s a difference between saving money and buying cheap. While doing so will save you a little bit of money, the service you’ll be receiving is unlikely to be of a high standard, possibly costing you much more long-term.

Opting not to work with a reputable web hosting provider will only cause you problems if any issues should occur. By selling on a poor-quality service to customers, you’ll soon gain a reputation as a reseller hosting business to avoid.

At Cyber Host Pro, we understand that every potential business owner is working with a different budget and has varied needs. That’s why our web hosting packages are suited to a broad range of business owners. Take a look and see if which is the best reseller hosting option to suit your company.

DO Market Yourself Effectively

While a vast knowledge of modern tech and web hosting isn’t necessary to run a successful reseller hosting business, that doesn’t mean you can put your feet up and wait for the cash to come in. Although your web hosting provider should take care of all the technical requirements, it’s your job to market the service.

For those who are already established in a web-based industry such as design, development or blogging, reseller hosting can be the ideal addition to a stellar portfolio. A crucial benefit for these online professionals is they’ll have a website set up already, and either a loyal following or valuable contacts to pitch their new product to.

DON’T Forget the Importance of Customer Relations

As a business owner, your number one concern will always be making a profit — but there’s a lot to be said for maintaining strong relationships with your customers. You don’t have to be best friends or email them every week for a catch-up, but being a company that looks after its clientele will make you a more appealing web hosting provider, even if your competitors are offering a cheaper service.

At Cyber Host Pro, we value each and every customer, making sure that they get the utmost out of us — from the services provided to the interaction with team members. This attitude towards customer relations is how we have built a reputation as a trusted web hosting provider. Adopting a similar business ethic is how your reseller hosting business can succeed in a highly competitive market.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/essential-dos-donts-reseller-hosting/feed/03 Reasons Why You Should Start a Reseller Hosting Business in 2017https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/3-reasons-start-reseller-hosting-business-2017/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/3-reasons-start-reseller-hosting-business-2017/#respondSun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:35 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8099Websites. Everyone seems to have one and every business needs one, so any providers of web design or development services are sought after. Web hosting is also an essential part of creating a website, so reseller hosting businesses have the potential to be very lucrative. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of reseller hosting, it’s...

]]>Websites. Everyone seems to have one and every business needs one, so any providers of web design or development services are sought after. Web hosting is also an essential part of creating a website, so reseller hosting businesses have the potential to be very lucrative.

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of reseller hosting, it’s essentially a web hosting product that has the purpose of assisting a company or an individual in starting a reseller hosting business. As a hosting reseller, your company will act as a middleman of sorts, renting disk space and bandwidth that allows you to provide customers with the high-quality Linux and Windows reseller hosting services of Cyber Host Pro.

If you’re a budding entrepreneur or an IT company looking for a new business venture, take a look at a trio of reasons why reseller hosting is the perfect move for you.

1. Your Won’t Have to Break the Bank

Every new business will need some start-up funds, but fortunately for anyone looking to become a web hosting reseller, you won’t have to splash the cash to get the ball rolling on your reseller hosting business. With other businesses, the initial cost can often break the bank before you even get started, but a reseller hosting business offers a cheaper, smarter option.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we have a variety of reseller website hosting packages available, meaning you can find the perfect package to suit your current needs and still stick to your budget. Paying on a month-to-month basis will allow you to upscale your rented services as your business grows and always have the best reseller hosting package to suit your needs.

2. Reseller Hosting is Additional Income for Online Professionals

If your chosen career is one that’s predominantly online, such as web design or development, reseller website hosting will be a perfect addition service to add to your business. Armed with a knowledge of internet-based work, you won’t have a problem getting to grips with your new venture.

The same can be said for IT companies looking to expand their business to a broader market. The know-how is already there with regards to how web hosting works, so it’s just a case of purchasing the right service for your needs and marketing yourself appropriately.

Another type of web-based professional that can really benefit from reseller website hosting is bloggers. As a blogger, you’re online on a regular basis and your blog serves as a perfect place to advertise reseller web hosting. With a wide range of people coming to catch up on the latest blog posts, including other bloggers, there are bound to be people requiring web hosting.

3. The Web Hosting Provider Does All the Legwork

An aspect of reseller website hosting that works in your favour is that, by association, you’re a representation of the type of service the parenting web hosting company provides. Take Cyber Host Pro, for example. We offer our reseller hosting customers with the very latest technology and the ability to provide their clients with both Linux and Windows reseller hosting.

Offering anything less than the best reseller hosting service possible would not only tarnish your reputation as a website hosting reseller; it would also cast a dim reflection on your provider. As a web hosting provider, it’s our job to take care of server maintenance, updates and all security measures involved. This means that with minimal technical responsibilities, you don’t have to be a tech genius to start a reseller hosting business.

If you take into account how little money and knowledge of the web hosting industry you’ll need to succeed, reseller hosting is a brilliant way to boost your income. The majority of the work on your part will be spent marketing yourself as a high-quality business — a vital component, due to the sheer amount of competition there is out there. Succeed in this aspect, though, and the other pieces of your reseller hosting business will seamlessly fall into place.

If you’re interested in starting a reseller hosting business, or want more information about our services, get in touch with Cyber Host Pro via our contact page. We offer the very best reseller hosting packages and unrivalled customer service.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/3-reasons-start-reseller-hosting-business-2017/feed/0How to Start the World’s Best Reseller Hosting Businesshttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/start-worlds-best-reseller-hosting-business/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/start-worlds-best-reseller-hosting-business/#respondMon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:34 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8073With thousands of websites popping up every day, Windows reseller hosting is the ideal new business for plucky entrepreneurs. The digital revolution is officially underway. Almost every business needs a website and blogging is getting more popular by the day. So how could Windows reseller hosting be the key to your success? All those businesses...

All those businesses need to host their website somewhere — and that’s where you come in. Check out our infographic guide and see how you could start the world’s best reseller hosting business.

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Stage One: Research Your Potential Market

The reseller hosting industry is packed with opportunities, but there’s also plenty of competition. The first thing you should do before starting your business is to research your potential target market.

Are you looking to sell web hosting to small businesses? Bloggers? Both? It’s best to be as specific as possible in the early stages. That way, you can focus your marketing efforts towards a particular group, instead of casting the widest possible net.

If you’re looking to sell to small businesses, think about where they congregate. Are they predominantly on LinkedIn? Twitter? You could also speak to local business groups and see if there’s a demand for hosting in your area.

If you think your business should target bloggers, your research will be slightly different. Bloggers are more likely to be on platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat, so think carefully about which social media channels your target market is using.

Stage Two: Scope Out Your Competition

The next step towards creating the absolute best reseller hosting business is to check out your competition.

If you’re offering your services locally, search for other businesses in the area that offer web hosting. If there’s an abundance of hosting companies nearby, you’ll need to think of ways of beating your competition. One way of getting around this is to undercut their pricing, but that’s not always possible. Another option is to find a niche that they’re not exploiting. For example, you could offer 24/7 phone support, or a discount if they sign up for twelve months.

You might want to offer your services to the entire globe, but we’d suggest holding fire on that. Get your processes refined and make sure you’ve got the equipment to deal with high demand before going global. The last thing you want is to reel in thousands of customers, only to realise your business infrastructure can’t cope. A situation like that could ruin your reputation as a Windows reseller hosting guru.

Stage Three: Build a Solid Brand

Before you start an online business, you need to think about your website and social media channels.

If people are coming to you for hosting, your website will be the deciding factor for many of your potential clients. It should be clear and professional, with your contact details there for all to see. A live chat feature will help convince visitors that you’re a reliable and knowledgeable hosting provider.

Stage Four: Find (and Win) Your First Clients

Finding clients for any new business is challenging, but your initial research should have uncovered your potential customer base.

A Windows reseller hosting business can be remote, so you don’t need to confine yourself to a certain area. However, this is an ideal place to start, as you can approach local businesses and bloggers in person. Target those who don’t know the benefits of paid hosting and convince them that they need it. Improved loading speed, better customisation and increased security are just three benefits of website hosting.

Your pitch shouldn’t just be about making a sale. Effective pitching should focus on building a relationship with the client rather than throwing a sales catalogue at them. The pushy approach is rarely successful, so focus on building a rapport. If a client likes you, they’re more likely to hire you.

If you’re looking to expand the scope of your business and offer your services globally, there are a few things to consider. Firstly, your competition will be greater, since there are hundreds (if not thousands) of Windows reseller hosting companies. Going international will mean competing with the big guns, so this might be a step to take further down the line.

Stage Five: Choose a UK Reseller Hosting Package

This will be the technical basis of your business, so it’s critical that you choose a package that suits you. If you’re only hoping to manage five clients per month, a Windows reseller hosting package that offers unlimited domains and 100GB of bandwidth is probably too much. Think about the aims of your business and choose the package that suits you — and remember that you can always upgrade in the future if (or when) your business takes off.

If you’re looking to start a Windows reseller hosting business, look no further than Cyber Host Pro. We offer a number of UK reseller hosting packages, whether you’re looking to get you started or expand upon an internationally-acclaimed hosting business. Contact us to find out more.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/start-worlds-best-reseller-hosting-business/feed/0New Year, New You? Ways to Push Your Website in 2017https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/new-year-new-ways-push-website-2017/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/new-year-new-ways-push-website-2017/#respondMon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:17 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8063While your competitors recover from a Christmas and New Year’s Eve hangover, waste no time in making the most of an increase in web traffic. Although the festive chaos of Christmas has passed, the excitement of a brand-spanking new year is here and it is a prime time to give your website a boost. Whether...

]]>While your competitors recover from a Christmas and New Year’s Eve hangover, waste no time in making the most of an increase in web traffic.

Although the festive chaos of Christmas has passed, the excitement of a brand-spanking new year is here and it is a prime time to give your website a boost. Whether you want to put a fresh face on your site for the new year, upgrade the technical spec of your web hosting, or increase productivity in regards to your online content – here are some ways to push your website in 2017.

Time for a Rebrand?

So, how was 2016 for your brand? Not as great as you had intended? If this is the case and the response from your target audience has been less than overwhelming for one reason or another, then maybe it’s time for a rebrand. You need to be a brand with a site that’s visually appealing and which features content that connects with your target audience.

This isn’t to say that you need to scrap all of your current branding ideas, but you do need to establish which aspects of your website are proving to be unsuccessful and to get rid of them quickly.

Increase Social Media Activity

What started off as a novel and innovative way to keep in touch with friends has now evolved into a fully-fledged marketing beast. Not only does it give you the ability to reach out potential customers on a global scale, but it’s also cheaper than cheap: it’s free.

No matter what purpose your website serves, social media is the perfect platform to market your brand. This is especially vital for e-commerce and blogging where the industries/niches continue to grow and become more competitive. Maintaining an active presence across various types of social media will ensure that your target audience is aware of your brand at all times.

Make Technical Improvements Wherever Possible

If you ask people what aspects they think are most important to improve, there’s a good chance that most will say the design. And while there’s no doubt that a website that looks rubbish will be extremely off-putting, so will one that’s sluggish and a nightmare to use.

If your site takes too long to load up or ages to click through pages, then you can pretty much guarantee that your bounce rate will continue to increase. As a result, your audience will look for a different option (AKA your competitors).

The culprit is likely to be your web hosting, and if your current service isn’t able to handle the amount of traffic your site is receiving or is struggling for some other reason then you need to contact your web hosting provider. In an age where technology is so advanced people don’t have time to sit and wait for slow websites, you need yours to be quick.

Website hosting is a vital part of creating and maintaining your site, so making sure you have the appropriate service to suit your needs is crucial.

Examine Analytic Data

For anyone with a website, web analytic programs are a godsend. You now have the ability to monitor your site’s progress by examining a wide-range of detailed data. Not only that, but you can do so in real-time (cutting out any lengthy periods spent waiting to receive recorded data) and act accordingly.

You want to be heading into the new year with a plan for your website, but to do so you need to know which aspects of your site are successful and which aren’t. The key to doing so is web analytics. Finding out crucial information (such as traffic count, which pages are most popular, your bounce rate, etc.) will give you the sense of direction needed to create something of real worth.

You’ll also be able to use the findings from your data to customise your web content to suit your audience better. Geographic data will give you a better idea of which areas find your site most appealing and, knowing this, you will be able to produce content that will maintain their interest.

Build High-Quality Backlinks

Increasing your rank on search engines is an essential part of creating an authoritative website. To do so, you’ll need to put in some time, effort, and creativity to build something that search engines begin to recognise is legit – and high-quality backlinks are a great way of doing so.

A backlink is an incoming hyperlink from another website to yours, and if these links are from high-quality websites it’s excellent for SEO purposes. Not only do links from these sites to yours tell search engines like Google that your site is authoritative with regards to the content of the page, but it also points new followers/customers in the direction of your site and therefore your business.

The domain authority (DA) of your site isn’t going to skyrocket overnight, but increasing the number of backlinks to your website through activities such as guest posting or sponsored posts are an excellent way to get the ball rolling.

With Christmas gone for another year and 2016 over, it’s time to crack on with the new year. Which for you means it’s time to get your website into order and make the most of the increase in web traffic at this time of year. Whether you have new design ideas, plans to market your site on a grander scale, or need to increase online activity and improve your website’s SEO ranking — now is the time to give your site the push it needs.

If you’re interested in any of our high-quality web hosting services or want some advice about your current website hosting situation, then don’t hesitate to get in contact via our contact page. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will be happy to help!

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/new-year-new-ways-push-website-2017/feed/0Why Improving Your Website Should Be Your New Year’s Resolutionhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/improving-website-new-years-resolution/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/improving-website-new-years-resolution/#respondThu, 05 Jan 2017 08:00:48 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8060The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to make some changes to your site – whether it’s the design, content, web hosting, or any other aspect of your site that may need sprucing up. As we wave goodbye to 2016, now is the time where you’ll take a look at how your...

]]>The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to make some changes to your site – whether it’s the design, content, web hosting, or any other aspect of your site that may need sprucing up.

As we wave goodbye to 2016, now is the time where you’ll take a look at how your website has performed, which aspects have continued to get good results and responses from your audience, and those that have been less efficient and require change. If your primary source of income is your website and it’s currently underperforming or has an aged design, making changes should be at the top of your New Year’s resolution list.

Step Your Game Up

Many people use a website as their primary source of income, whether it’s through the use of an online store or through using the site as an advert for creative services like blogging or design. If you fall into this category, then you’ll be well aware of the enormous amount of competition you have out there, and even more aware of the constant need to step your game up.

Although you should always have the hunger and drive to improve your current work rate and reach new levels of success, the new year is a time when other people will be hoping to achieve their newly set resolutions. This means that you too have to be on the ball.

Do You Need Any Technical Improvements?

Although you may be quick to consider how you can improve the creative aspects of your site like the design and content, you should pay close attention to any improvements or upgrades that could make your website more technically efficient.

With regards to choice, website hosting is varied and abundant (shared hosting, VPS, cloud hosting, dedicated server hosting). This means that you’ll be able to make the necessary upgrades without paying a fortune. The benefit of doing so cannot be stressed enough. If your site begins to run slowly or takes too long to load up, you’ll lose visitors at a rapid rate.

If the worst occurs and your site experiences downtime, then you’ll find yourself in an incredibly frustrating situation. If your site is your money maker and it’s down, it prevents you from maintaining an income and it leaves the door wide open for your competitors to swoop in.

In the highly-competitive digital era, branding is a vital element of success, and this is why improving your website should be a top priority heading into 2017. Each and every technical inefficiency, clunky menu design, and poorly written piece of content is a representation of yourself and what your brand stands for.

A professionally designed website shows your audience that you carry yourself in a professional manner, and an abundance of well-written engaging content indicates that you know your craft.

Keeping Things Fresh and Exciting

As technology continues to evolve, trends become outdated more quickly than ever before. So the sleek, stylish and modern design of your website may well be a relic in comparison to your competitors’ sites. Staying on top of design trends will always be a huge benefit to ensure your site is “down with the kids”.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you should just adopt every trend going and fall among the ranks of an abundance of lookalike websites. Just keep an eye on aspects of your site that may seem dated and aim to refresh things to avoid it becoming boring for your audience.

The same can be said for the content you’re putting out via your blog. As a vital part of any business’s website, your blog is a place where you can flex your creative muscles and provide your audience with some engaging material. Keeping your blog updated is essential – so no slacking!

For any blogger or business with a website, the beginning of a new year is a very important time with great potential for increasing exposure and revenue. An analysis of your site’s performance over the last year will give you a good idea of what needs improving. Whether your blog posts or copy need an injection of creative pizzazz, or your web hosting needs an upgrade to increase efficiency, making the right changes will set you up for a successful 2017.

If you’ve decided that your New Year’s resolution this year is to improve your website and you’re interested in our high-quality web hosting services, or if want some advice about your current website hosting situation, then don’t hesitate to get in contact via our contact page. Our experienced and knowledgeable team will be happy to help!

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/improving-website-new-years-resolution/feed/0Why Web Hosting Will Directly Affect Your Business’s Revenuehttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/web-hosting-will-directly-affect-businesss-revenue/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/web-hosting-will-directly-affect-businesss-revenue/#respondTue, 27 Dec 2016 00:00:12 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8054Business owners may not consider website hosting to be essential for their company, but in reality, it can make a huge difference Running virtually any business these days will require you to have a website. Without one, you’re missing out on a lot of exposure and allowing competitors to dominate your target market. So where...

]]>Business owners may not consider website hosting to be essential for their company, but in reality, it can make a huge difference

Running virtually any business these days will require you to have a website. Without one, you’re missing out on a lot of exposure and allowing competitors to dominate your target market.

So where does web hosting come into the equation, I hear you ask. Well, web hosting is how an average quality site from a free hosting provider (WordPress for example) is upgraded to a highly professional, beautiful looking, and technically sound website. And the following reasons are why it will directly affect your business’s revenue.

Free Hosting Doesn’t Project a Professional Image

In the business world, your company’s image counts for a lot. If your website looks cheap, tacky, or unoriginal, then you can be 99.9% sure people will look somewhere else. People on a tight budget or those who don’t think that web hosting is worth paying for will use free hosting.

While the “free” in free hosting may be a very appealing factor, minimal creative options and limited technical resources will make it very difficult to design and maintain a website of a high professional quality.

Web hosting gives you access to more advanced hardware too, meaning that your site will be quicker, more efficient, and more reliable. This level of quality doesn’t just imply professionalism; it shouts it from the rooftops. A reliable and effective site reflects the same attributes of your company.

Poor Exposure = Limited Revenue

The internet is incorporated into near enough everything. Not only has it changed the way we carry out everyday activities, but it has been a game-changer for basically every industry you can think of. For businesses of all sizes, the internet has become a marketing and sales phenomenon. A website that’s reaching people on a wide-scale will do nothing but good things to your company’s profits.

Web hosting services provide you with the platform to build a site that has endless potential with regards to exposure. By creating a website that grabs people’s attention through a creative and unique design, as well as an abundance of engaging content on its fast-loading user-friendly pages, your site will go from strength to strength.

Branding is Vital

Company branding and logos have always been a standout feature in business, and any company that fails to brand themselves effectively will be fighting a losing battle against those that do.

You may have a fantastic product or service but, if you’re unable to establish yourself as a brand, it will affect the popularity of your business and therefore have a direct impact on your ability to create revenue.

Without web hosting, you’ll be extremely limited when it comes to creative aspects such as website themes, fonts, or even the way in which copy and content are presented. An offputting site will increase your bounce rate and, yes you guessed it, have a negative effect on your online success.

We mentioned above how access to advanced hardware improves your business image and the same can be said for further establishing your brand.

When people visit your website and are greeted by a level of quality that outshines many of your competitors, it tells them a lot about your brand. You’ve created a high-end site because you’re a high-end brand and won’t settle for anything but the best — whether it’s your product or the service you provide.

An Unreliable Site Will Be Costly

If your business’s primary source of income is generated through your e-commerce site, then reliability is a top priority. Inefficient hosting or a poor web hosting provider could prove to be very costly for your company. This is not necessarily because of fees (they’re likely to be cheap), but because of how it will affect your revenue.

If your current web hosting service lacks the necessary bandwidth or disk space needed to keep your site firing on all cylinders, then it will spell trouble for your business. Not only will downtime prevent customers from making purchases, but it will plant the seed of doubt in customers’ minds about your company making your competitors a more appealing option.

With Cyber Host Pro as your web hosting provider, you’ll have access to the most up to date hardware with exceptional performance. This means that you won’t have to worry about your website not having the technical spec to suit your needs. You’ll also have an experienced and knowledgeable team at your disposal to help you with any queries or issues you may have.

If you’re in the process of designing a website or are looking to upgrade your current site, then it would be worthwhile to check out our variety of web hosting services. If you need some advice or have any questions, then don’t hesitate to get in contact via our contact page or by phone on 0845 527 9345.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/web-hosting-will-directly-affect-businesss-revenue/feed/0Is Your Business’s Site Ready to Take Advantage of Christmas Traffic?https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/businesss-site-ready-take-advantage-christmas-traffic/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/businesss-site-ready-take-advantage-christmas-traffic/#respondWed, 21 Dec 2016 10:26:11 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8051‘Tis the season to be jolly because your business’s website is about to get an influx of traffic. But are you ready for the festive season? It’s that time of year again! Parents are frantically roaming shops in search of bargains, children are writing out their lists to Santa, and you — the business owner...

]]>‘Tis the season to be jolly because your business’s website is about to get an influx of traffic. But are you ready for the festive season?

It’s that time of year again! Parents are frantically roaming shops in search of bargains, children are writing out their lists to Santa, and you — the business owner — are preparing to take full advantage of the increased revenue that Christmas brings. This means your website will have a massive increase in traffic (hopefully), and so it’s your job to make the most of it.

Is Your Web Hosting Service Reliable?

First and foremost, we need to cover the most important point of all. Will your current web hosting service be able to handle such an increase in traffic? If your answer is anything but yes, then you need to make some changes because website downtime at Christmas is business suicide.

An increase in traffic will make your web server work a lot harder, and it may not have the bandwidth capabilities or the disk space to keep your site online. Even if you manage to stay online, your website will become unbearably slow if your web hosting service isn’t good enough. An extremely slow site is about as useful as one that’s offline. Your customers’ patience will falter, your bounce rate will increase, and your competitors will reap the rewards.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we offer a range of high-quality web hosting services that will provide you with advanced hardware capable of taking on the chaos of Christmas time. As for taking on the manic shopping crowds, you’re on your own there.

Produce Relevant Content

If you want your site to have any chance of engaging a high volume of traffic this Christmas, you’ll need to be producing relevant content throughout December. During this period, a large percentage of people online will be searching for Chrismas-based content. If you’re failing to post anything related to the festive season, then you’ll be missing out on a gigantic potential audience.

By producing high-quality content consistently in the build up to Christmas, it not only will help you to gain exposure from a wider audience, but it will also be very beneficial in regards to SEO. Search engines love websites that feature high-quality content on a regular basis, and doing so will help your site to gain more authority.

Maintain an Active Online Presence

Christmas time is hands down, the busiest time of year, with every industry being affected by it in some way. With so much going on in your professional and social life, it can be easy to let your online activity slow down or come to a halt. As a business owner, this isn’t a smart move. With so much potential with regards to exposure and sales (eCommerce), it would be criminal to pass up the opportunity.

We already mentioned above how a reliable web hosting provider is a vital asset for your business this Christmas, and the need to maintain an active online presence reinforces that point. With a poor quality web hosting service. you’ll run the risk of downtime over Christmas and the risk of missing out on all that wonderful festive traffic.

Think Ahead to Next Year

With the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to get the ball rolling for business success in 2017.

Christmas traffic is the perfect way to head into next year with a tonne of momentum. After all, these potential new customers aren’t going to disappear into thin air as soon as Christmas has finished. By producing New Year based content or advertising an upcoming promotion, you will be taking full advantage of the huge amount of traffic by maintaining their interest throughout December and into January.

You should also be taking a look at your website to see if there is any room for improvements as you head into the New Year. Maybe it’s time for some rebranding or an upgrade to the technical capabilities available from your web hosting service. The increased activity over Christmas will be a real test for your site’s ability to handle traffic and indicate if changes need to be made.

Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also the season to achieve business success. A website is at the heart of most businesses these days, and with such a crucial time of year just around the corner, it’s essential to do everything you can to make sure your site is doing its job, and then some. Whether it’s the content on your website, or the technical aspects of your web hosting service, you need to be ready to take advantage of Christmas traffic.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/businesss-site-ready-take-advantage-christmas-traffic/feed/0Which Type of Web Hosting Will Benefit Your Blog the Most?https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/type-web-hosting-will-benefit-blog/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/type-web-hosting-will-benefit-blog/#respondMon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:58 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8037How to Choose the Best Type of Web Hosting for Your Blog Website hosting is a vital service for any blogger, so picking the most suitable type for your blog will be hugely beneficial. Getting the most out of your blog is always a top priority, and a crucial step in the progress of your...

Website hosting is a vital service for any blogger, so picking the most suitable type for your blog will be hugely beneficial.

Getting the most out of your blog is always a top priority, and a crucial step in the progress of your site is web hosting. As you move onwards and upwards from free hosting, you’ll be faced with a choice — in this case, multiple choices. There are a few different types of web hosting, each with their own benefits that are extremely useful for all kinds of websites.

To help make your decision a bit easier, we’ve broken down each web hosting option and the characteristics of each that can be of use to your blog.

Shared Hosting

If you’re creating a brand new site or are on a tight budget, shared hosting is a great place to start. Shared hosting means that you ‘share’ the same server with lots of other websites.

While it may not be the best option if your site has plenty of traffic or needs a more fortified level of security, consider it if you’re a new site and are in the midst of creating an audience. The low monthly price of shared hosting, along with the minimal technical demands of your current site, makes shared hosting a short-term option to consider.

Dedicated Hosting

While with shared hosting you’ll share a server with a number of other websites, dedicated hosting allocates you an entire server to yourself. This means you have 100% of the server’s resources, which will provide you with much quicker, extremely efficient services.

If your blog has a high amount of traffic or you have an eCommerce site with a blog, dedicated hosting is an ideal choice to make sure you don’t run into any problems regarding disk storage or bandwidth limitations.

Your blog may well be your primary source of income and, in this case, you must avoid any security or technical issues. With dedicated hosting, you are putting your website in a strong position to avoid both.

Virtual Private Server (VPS)

If shared hosting is the next step on from free hosting, VPS hosting is the next step on again. While with dedicated hosting you have an entire server to yourself, with VPS hosting, you have a portion to yourself inside the server.

Think of it this way: you don’t own the building (server), but you do own an apartment (virtual private server) inside the building. This means that you manage to avoid a lot of the downfalls of shared hosting, such as security issues and traffic slowing you down.

Although this option is more expensive than shared hosting, you’ll find that it’s still a relatively cheap option, even if you’re on a tight budget. If you want a more reliable, quicker site, VPS hosting is worth checking out.

Cloud-based Hosting

You will have undoubtedly heard the term ‘cloud’ being thrown around a lot in recent years — but when it comes to web hosting, what does it mean? Cloud-based hosting is when your server is a virtual space that’s managed by your web hosting provider.

Not only does this mean you don’t have to pay for physical hardware, but it also gives you the luxury of an entirely scalable server. You can adjust your resources as and when the time comes that you need to.

Cloud-based hosting has become a very popular choice for small businesses with needs that vary regularly, meaning that the flexibility of cloud hosting gives them the ideal scalability to keep their site as efficient as possible.

To decide which type of hosting is best for your blog, you’ll have to establish exactly what your technical requirements are, as well as how much of a budget you have to work with. Once you’ve done so, you will have a better idea of what type of hosting will be best suited and what is in your ideal price range.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the high-quality web hosting services Cyber Host Pro offers, or need some advice about the type of hosting that your blog needs to progress, don’t hesitate to give us a shout. You can reach us via our contact page, telephone 0845 527 9345 or visit our website to have a live chat with one of our team.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/type-web-hosting-will-benefit-blog/feed/05 Ways Website Hosting Will Improve Your Bloghttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/5-ways-website-hosting-will-improve-blog/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/5-ways-website-hosting-will-improve-blog/#respondMon, 07 Nov 2016 00:00:18 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=80225 Ways You Can Use Website Hosting to Transform Your Blog Website hosting is the perfect tool to help your blog thrive and become more efficient — and in more ways than you might think. These days, the internet is a densely populated sea of bloggers, each with their own sites dedicated to their...

Website hosting is the perfect tool to help your blog thrive and become more efficient — and in more ways than you might think.

These days, the internet is a densely populated sea of bloggers, each with their own sites dedicated to their chosen industry or niche. With so much out there in the way of competition, you have to do everything possible to make your blog consistently engaging to your audience and increase your traffic.

Website hosting not only helps you to create the type of blog needed to achieve this, but it also opens up new doors in regards to the creative aspects of your site. Here are five reasons why your blog needs to embrace the power of website hosting…

Professional Image

Whenever you first created your blog, you may well have done so without any professional goals in mind. Most blogs are simply a platform for you to rant, write about your day-to-day affairs, traveling, or discuss trending subjects in your niche.

Once you’ve been writing a blog for a while, gained a loyal group of followers, and maybe even found ways to make an income from it, you’re going to want to consider your professional image.

You’ll need to take a look at your website and compare it those of your favourite bloggers. What are they doing that makes them so great? Your site needs to have the clean-cut style of a professional and an efficient, user-friendly site that makes each visit an effortless, hassle-free experience.

A More Secure Website

We are currently slap-bang in the middle of the digital era and since computers play such a vital role in virtually everything these days, cyber security is kind of a big deal. Let’s take your blog, for example, which you’ve no doubt spent hours and hours designing and publishing on. Having your blog hacked or taken down completely is something your online presence and reputation can ill afford.

Website hosting not only gives you access to high-quality security, but it also provides you with your own web space. This means there’s no chance of your blog suddenly disappearing off the face of the earth if your hosting website shuts up shop or removes it for another reason, leaving you with no other option but to start from scratch. Website hosting gives you the peace of mind that your blog will always be there, and always be water-tight.

Further Establish Your Brand

Just like in the business world, branding is a crucial aspect of being a blogger. Your brand is what sets you apart from other bloggers and can be an integral part of attracting new readers. Also, if you have a strong brand, it makes you more sought-after for collaborations.

Website hosting not only gives you the tools to make your current site more efficient with day-to-day tasks; it also allows you to establish yourself further as a brand. With free hosting, your blog’s domain will still be part of the website you used to create your blog. Website hosting and domain registration will allow you to drop your free hosting domain and have a custom one of your choosing.

Having your own domain makes you appear more reputable as a blogger, giving you a better chance of gaining followers and establishing yourself as a presence in your market.

High-Quality Technology

As your blog continues to grow and you begin to see an increase in traffic, you’ll require a lot more from your site in regards to its performance and efficiency. If your blog is now a source of income, your website suddenly going offline is more than bothersome. It’s money out of your pocket.

Investing in website hosting means you’ll have access to the high-quality technology and resources of a website hosting provider, giving you a faster website. A clunky, unresponsive website is a great way to put people off your blog and increase your bounce rate.

Vital Support When You Need It

With free hosting, if you’re having issues with your blog that need urgent assistance, you’ll most likely be pointed in the direction of a forum or FAQ page. Website hosting is a service that’s being paid for, so as a paying customer, it’s your website hosting provider’s priority to make sure you’re happy with the service you receive.

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we recognise the importance of attending to the needs of our partners as and when they need it. We take pride in the high-quality services we offer and if any issues should occur, we take care of them as soon as possible.

If you need any support or advice regarding one of our services, Cyber Host Pro offers round-the-clock support with multiple points of contact. We provide an array of options to make it as easy as possible for you to get into contact and get your blog back up and running.

No matter what your chosen niche, there will be other blogs competing for the same audience you write content for. It’s for this reason that you must do everything you can to make your own blog as unique, efficient and engaging as possible. Website hosting is a vital step in becoming a serious blogger. The benefits that come with it will make a huge difference.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/5-ways-website-hosting-will-improve-blog/feed/0What’s new in Microsoft Windows Server 2016https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/whats-new-microsoft-windows-server-2016/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/whats-new-microsoft-windows-server-2016/#respondTue, 25 Oct 2016 19:34:50 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=8015Microsoft Windows Server 2016 What You Need To Know With every new Windows server that comes out, we have come to expect for there to be a whole host of new and exciting features. Certainly the new Windows Server 2016, which has just recently come out, having been released at Microsoft’s Ignite Conference in...

With every new Windows server that comes out, we have come to expect for there to be a whole host of new and exciting features. Certainly the new Windows Server 2016, which has just recently come out, having been released at Microsoft’s Ignite Conference in late September 2016, does not disappoint. Many of these new features, such as Nano Server and the containers, come from Microsoft’s focus on the Cloud, but others, such as the Shielded VMs, place more of a focus on security, which some might say is a very good thing in today’s climate. There are also a host of new networking and storage capacities that build on previous platforms, such as that of 2012.

The whole premise behind the Windows Server 2016 is to assist customers in modernizing on-premise data centres so that workloads can be moved to its Azure public cloud service. The payments with the 2016 Server are slightly different to before in that customers pay per core rather than per processor. This might mean that they end up paying slightly more than originally expected which could be seen as a downside of the new system. There will of course likely be bugs and other issues that will need to be resolved and so IT departments internationally are going to probably wait to see this resolution take place before moving ahead with any large scale purchases. This means that uptake of the software is likely to be somewhat gradual. This said, many are expected to take the leap, albeit perhaps over a three to four year period. Microsoft would of course like the uptake to be somewhat swifter than this.

So, what might you expect to experience if you take it on? What’s new? Here are some of the key features:

Nano Server

The Nano Server is perhaps the headline update and the one that is going to be the most eye-catching to new and existing users who are looking to upgrade. In essence, it is a much scaled down version of the Windows server, with 92% fewer critical bulletins, a 93% small VHD size and 80% fewer reboots required. There is no GUI and no command prompt for this nano server – it is completely headless. It was first developed under the name ‘Tuva’ and is really a ready purpose built, scaled down operating system that can run cloud applications and work as a platform for containers. It will mean that restarting will be a much faster process, something that will likely be very attractive to companies. There will also be fewer updates required which have been known to have been very regular on previous server systems. As the operating system has fewer components it will also mean that security will be enhanced, which can only ever be a good thing.

The Nano Server focuses on a number of key areas. Firstly there are the ‘born in the cloud’ applications, as it gives a huge amount of support for various programming languages such as Python, C#, and Java. It also helps with the Microsoft Cloud infrastructure directly with support for compute clusters running Hyper V and storage clusters running Scale-out file server. There is also support for DNS server and IIS servers.

Hyper-V

The core Hyper-V virtualisation platform which first appeared in the 2008 Server has experienced a number of key improvements in the 2016 server platform. Its functionality is perhaps the most important and useful of these changes. The upgrades will make it a lot easier and quicker to migrate the Hyper-V clusters in the first place to the new platform. Clusters already operating on the 2012 feature platform will continue to feature until everything is upgraded so there won’t be any issues with existing platforms although all users will be encouraged to upgrade before long.

Another key improvement as part of the Hyper-V is that it is now possible to hot-add virtual network adaptors and memory as well as support nested virtualisation. This can now be used for development or test situations.

Container Support

Another key feature of the 2016 server platform is the support that is provided for containers. Containers have been threatening to take over from virtualization as a core technology for a number of years now. The new container support will make it far easier to adopt micro-services architectures. Containers provide a smaller scale alternative to full on virtualisation. Applications can be moved about and packaged far more easily and moved between servers. The technology that runs containers perhaps makes more sense for large data centres than for smaller companies but virtualisation is nonetheless still a useful feature for the improved server.

The Host Guardian Service

This new embedded security service enables shielded virtual machines as well as protecting all of the data embedded within them. It means that even Hyper-V administrators cannot access them. It is also perfectly possible now to create shielded VMs using the Azure Management Pack Portal. BitLocker can be used to encrypt Hyper-V virtual disks.

Storage Services

There have been some key storage service improvements to the 2016 server in an attempt to bring all storage together and reduce costs which are involved in running private clouds. Storage Spaces and Scale Out File Server is carrying on but has been improved. Storage Spaces Direct now allows organisations to put their internal storage in standard servers so that they can easily scale virtualised storage.

Upgrades to the storage now come in a rolling format so that storage clusters can be easily upgraded without downtime. There have also been improvements to the monitoring capacities. The Storage Spaces Direct technology in Windows Server 2016 enables a cluster to access JBOD storage in an external enclosure such as Windows Server 2012 R2 and it can also access SAS and JBOD storage that are inside existing cluster nodes. Storage Spaces Direct allows for data tiering, SSD and HDD disks.

IIS 10

Internet Information Services (IIS) 10 supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SMTP and NNTP. The addition with IIS 10 is that HTTP/2 is now also supported. HTTP/2 is an upgrade in terms of the reworking of how HTTP semantics flow over TCP connections. Users have had to put up with almost two decades of HTTP/1.1 and so this is a very welcome upgrade. It reduces the impact of latency and also reduces the connection load on web servers. It is now possible to deal with multiple requests that are coming in at exactly the same time. It does this by reusing existing connections rather than waiting for new connections to be established. HTTP/2 has also introduced HPACK, which is a compression scheme for HTTP headers which makes the redundancy between requests a much lesser issue. Further, it introduces the concept of ‘push’, whereby the client can cache and reuse info on other pages, but in a way that the server does not reduce the latency benefits of inlining.

Docker Support

Docker is an open-source engine that can be used for managing, running and building containers and so it is a linked but fundamental aspect of the improved container technology. This particular aspect of technology was originally built as part of the Linux capacity but this new Windows server now provides a basis for Docker technology as well. Docker can be used to manage both Hyper V containers and Windows Server technology.

Web Application Proxy

HTTP has now been redirected to HTTPS and client IP addresses have now been propagated to backend applications. HTTP basic is the authorization protocol used by a lot of protocols, including ActiveSync to connect an Exchange Mailbox with anything that is considered a ‘rich client’, such as a smartphone. The new version of Web Application Proxy which is available through the Windows Server 2016 allows for the support of the publication of an application using HTTP basic by allowing the HTTP app to receive a non-claims relying party trust for the application to the Federation Service.

The external URL for apps can now also include a Wildcard which will enable the user to publish multiple apps from just a specific domain – this will massively simplify the process of publishing any apps using SharePoint.

Windows Powershell 5.1

This direct means of PowerShell is already a fantastic automation management tool. However, it has been quite complex to practically use in the past. Your host networking configuration, firewall policies and security policies are all of concern when it comes to running PowerShell remotely against VMs. This new direct PowerShell system means that you can now run any commands you might have in the guest OS of a VM without the need for going through all of the various layers that were previously required. It requires no configuration at all when it connects with the guest VM. All you need are your authentication details for the VM’s guest OS.

Active Directory Federation Services

ADFS principally provides users with the ability to add a single sign on to systems and apps which are located across organizational boundaries. These apps can include Office 365 or any apps on the corporate network. The ADFS in the 2016 Server enables the user the option to sign on without the need for passwords. This could be seen by some as a step backward but in reality, passwords can be lost or hacked and so the need for no password at all could also be said to be a security improvement. There are three key ways that Microsoft have enabled for this to happen.

Firstly, there is the Azure Multi-Factor Authentication capability which has built on the allowances in the 2012 system. An Azure MFA code is all that is required on this basis, eliminating the need for a username or password. This login could be text, voice or OTP based.

Secondly, access could be granted on the basis of device compliance. The device could be registered to have positive credentials. This is possible for both intranet and extranet systems.

Finally, it is possible to provide sign-in facilities through the use of the Microsoft Passport system. Windows 10 introduced Windows Hello and the Microsoft Passport which replaced passwords with things like a fingerprint, facial recognition or a PIN number. Whilst they might not be strict innovations for the 2016 platform they have been carried across and are still perfectly possible so it is worth noting them down here.

Virtual Memory Network Adaptors

Another brilliant new feature of the Windows Server 2016 system is that you can now remove or add virtual memory or any virtual network adaptors at the same time as the virtual system is running. Previously you needed to use dynamic memory to change the maximum and minimum RAM settings. You now have the ability to change the RAM that has been allocated automatically while the virtual memory itself is active. You can also add or remove adaptors whilst the virtual memory is running. This is likely to be very useful indeed for users.

Similarities to Windows 10

Windows Server 2016 has been designed concurrently with Windows 10 and the desktop interface in the new Windows Server is exactly the same as the Windows 10 Anniversary update. This was probably a deliberate move by Microsoft who have been accused of jumping too far astray in the past in terms of design for users. Chief Windows Server architect has said of the 2016 Windows Server LTSB that ‘it will be the same as Windows 10 LTSB, because it really is the same thing’. Things that are lost are Cortana, the Edge browser, apps like Mail and Calendar, and rather strangely, the calculator app, which many people find quite useful. Although it is in essence, incredibly similar.

Conclusions

So, there we have it, the Microsoft Windows Server 2016, offering a vast wave of new innovations for something that is really focused on making the whole system faster, more efficient and therefore more effective. It has been stripped back and a greater amount of enhancement in terms of security and usability has been added. It is also clearly another attempt by Microsoft to move closer towards an enhanced universal Cloud service. As has been mentioned earlier in this article, it is likely that uptake will be fairly slow due to suspected clients having concerns about immediate issues that will need to be ironed out. Nonetheless, this platform appears to be a positive step forward for Microsoft and will enhance the user experience.

]]>https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/whats-new-microsoft-windows-server-2016/feed/0Website Hosting: Here’s Why You Should Make Security a Top Priorityhttps://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/4-reasons-poor-web-hosting-put-business-danger/
https://www.cyberhostpro.com/articles/4-reasons-poor-web-hosting-put-business-danger/#respondSun, 09 Oct 2016 23:00:28 +0000https://www.cyberhostpro.com/?p=79614 Reasons Why Poor Website Hosting Could Put Your Business in Danger Website hosting is a definitive step in taking your website to the next level, but poor web hosting could be bad news for your business. As a business, it’s a priority to look after your most valuable assets — and in the digital...

Website hosting is a definitive step in taking your website to the next level, but poor web hosting could be bad news for your business.

As a business, it’s a priority to look after your most valuable assets — and in the digital age, one of those assets is your website. Web hosting is an essential step when creating a website for a business, or if you’re a serious blogger using your blog as a source of income. As a vital part of this process, your choice of website hosting and web hosting provider should be an educated decision, not simply opting for the cheapest deal.

Let’s take a look at four reasons why a wrong choice of web hosting could prove to be costly for your business.

Cyber Security

Poor-quality web hosting could land you in a spot of bother when it comes to the security of your site. Then your online business will be extremely vulnerable.

As a business owner, this could have serious repercussions. For example, if your site is down for a while, it will directly affect your income, as well as allow your customers to put their faith in one of your competitors instead.

Pay for What You Need

Before you commit to a web hosting provider, you need to understand exactly what your website will require. Doing a bit of research into the pros and cons of each type of web hosting will go a long way to helping you make up your mind.

Making a decision blindly could leave you with the completely wrong setup for your website’s needs, and you could be paying an extortionate fee for services you have no use for.

If your site is for business, you shouldn’t just be thinking about your current needs, but what your goals are for the future, and therefore what you’ll need further down the line. If your site is only a temporary endeavour, you may want to look into shared hosting, but for long-term plans in which you may need to upgrade, it’s worth looking at what VPS hosting and dedicated server hosting can do for you.

Minimal Support

There will be times when you’ll need to contact your web hosting provider for support, whether it’s an urgent matter that needs immediate action or just general information about website hosting. A high-quality host will provide you with support around the clock by telephone, email and live chat.

This is where you will come unstuck with hosting that doesn’t offer much in the way of support. If your site goes down and you’re unable to get support right away from your web hosting company, you’ll be vulnerable to security issues, as well as a long delay to get your site back online. And if your website is the lifeblood of your business, then it means your company has essentially closed up shop until you can get back online.

Backup, Always Backup

Whether it’s your website or the files on your computer, always backup your data — and while you’re at it, backup your backup. By opting for poor-quality web hosting, you have already made the first steps to put your website and business at risk. You can never be too careful when it comes to the security of your site, so making a backup is crucial.

Without a backup, you could be left with literally nothing if your site is hacked, and your web hosting provider has neither the capability or responsibility to help you out. The days, weeks or years you’ve spent to build a bespoke website could be gone in an instant — which is pretty much as long as it takes to make a backup.

Make sure you test your backup, too. A backup that doesn’t work isn’t really a backup, is it?

Here at Cyber Host Pro, we not only take pride in providing customers with exceptional web hosting solutions, but as an online-based company we understand the importance of maintaining a secure website. We strive to give customers all the knowledge and support necessary to make their website everything they want and more.

When it comes to business, your website is your baby, and with the right amount of nurturing and care, your site has the potential to make your company a force to be reckoned with in your industry. Website hosting is a vital element when the time comes to create a website, so taking time to choose wisely will pay off. A rushed or uneducated decision could prove to be bad for business.